Utility Maintenance Assistant Manager jobs at chennai 2026

Utility Maintenance Assistant Manager jobs at chennai 2026

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An Assistant Utility Maintenance Manager with 5 years of experience is transitioning into a crucial tactical leadership role.

While a line maintenance engineer focuses on production machines,

a utility manager is responsible for the backbone of the entire plant the centralized utilities that keep the factory alive.

At the 5-year mark, companies look for someone who can step away from just fixing broken pipes and start optimizing energy costs, managing vendor contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance (boiler acts, pollution control), and leading a team of technicians.

Here is a comprehensive Job Description (JD) tailored exactly for a Utility Maintenance Assistant Manager.

Job Title: Assistant Manager Utility Maintenance
Experience Level: 5+ Years

Department: Plant Engineering / Utility Maintenance / Facilities

Reports To: Maintenance Head / Plant Engineering Manager / Operations Director

Position Purpose
The Assistant Manager of Utility Maintenance will take full operational charge of the plant s utility infrastructure. You will ensure 100% uninterrupted supply of power, water, air, and steam to the production lines while leading energy conservation projects and managing equipment lifecycle compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Utility Plant Operations: Oversee the daily operations, preventive maintenance, and scheduling of all critical utility equipment:

HVAC & Cooling: Chillers, cooling towers, AHUs (Air Handling Units), and ventilation systems.

Air Systems: Industrial air compressors (screw/reciprocating) and air dryers.

Thermal Systems: Boilers (steam/thermic fluid), water softeners, and DM (Demineralized) water plants.

Power Systems: Diesel Generators (DG sets), HT/LT electrical panels, transformers, and UPS systems.

Breakdown & Shutdown Management: Lead the team during critical utility breakdowns to minimize plant-wide downtime. Plan and execute annual or periodic planned utility shutdowns with zero safety incidents.

Energy Management & Cost Control: Track daily power, fuel, and water consumption metrics. Identify energy-saving opportunities (e.g., VFD installations, waste heat recovery) to reduce overall utility costs.

Statutory Compliance & Permits: Coordinate with government bodies and third-party inspectors to ensure all utility equipment complies with legal regulations (e.g., Boiler Act, Pollution Control Board norms for ETP/STP, electrical inspectorate clearances).

Team Leadership: Manage, train, and allocate shifts for a team of utility engineers, technicians, and plant operators. Ensure high motivation and enforce absolute safety discipline.

Inventory & Vendor Management: Maintain critical spare parts inventory for utility systems. Evaluate vendor AMC (Annual Maintenance Contracts) for equipment like chillers and compressors, ensuring performance SLAs are met.

Documentation & Audit Readiness: Maintain daily utility logs, root cause analysis (RCA) reports for utility failures, and update the CMMS/SAP system. Keep the department audit-ready for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Required Experience & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Experience: 5+ years of dedicated utility maintenance experience in a continuous process or large-scale manufacturing plant (e.g., Pharma, Chemicals, FMCG, Textiles, or Automotive).

Certifications (Highly Valued):

Certified Energy Manager / Auditor (via BEE or regional equivalent).

Certified Boiler Operation Engineer (BOE).

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of psychrometrics, thermodynamic cycles, and electrical distribution networks.

Ability to read complex P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and single-line electrical diagrams (SLDs).

Familiarity with BMS (Building Management Systems) or SCADA for utility monitoring.

Regards,

Nedhra - HR

89251 and 14937

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